Dr. Susan Mary Tucker M.D.
Ophthalmologist | Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
1 Essex Center Dr Lahey Clinic Peabody MA, 01960About
Dr. Susan Tucker is an ophthalmologist practicing in Peabody, MA. Dr. Tucker specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Tucker can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Tucker can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
The University of Western Ontario - Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry 1987
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Moles
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Birthmark
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
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